These 4 free open-source apps fix what Google left broken on my Pixel phone
…You just need to connect to the same Wi-Fi as the sender/receiver. It still uses a secure REST API and HTTPS encryption over LAN. You can set up persistent destination…
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I switched my whole house to a single VLAN and stopped pretending I needed segmentation
…Strong passwords and updating firmware regularly were not negotiable, as was a separate guest Wi-Fi network. Later, I implemented a network-wide Pi-hole setup with DNS over HTTPS as the…
The best networking upgrade in your house costs $20 and only needs to be connected for a few seconds
…Related I ran my home server on Wi-Fi for a year, and learned when Ethernet actually matters Wired connections might be 'best' but sometimes just enough is fine A cheap $20…
I wired my house with fiber instead of Cat6, and the installation was actually easier than I expected
…the network is already busy, and latency is low across the board. But because we have the garage and outbuilding both connected, two APs positioned ensure we have Wi-Fi coverage across…
Your old Android phone is a better thin client than most mini PCs
…If Wi-Fi fails, it can even act as its own hotspot. Plus, with Bluetooth, security and quick sign-ins built in, it can add a lot of ease and flexibility to…
I never configure a home firewall without these three rules, and they stop the attacks most people don't know are happening
…They're barely suitable for getting your Wi-Fi up and running, let alone keeping you safe on the internet. You don't have to go the route of building your own…
Android Auto kept disconnecting until I changed one hidden setting
…Navigation Connectivity Voice Apps Safety 01 / 8 Connectivity Which wireless standard does Android Auto use when connecting without a USB cable? A Bluetooth 5.0 only B Wi-Fi Direct via the…
I didn't know my homelab was broken until I found split DNS
…Mobile data, home network, or public Wi-Fi — I would type the same address, and it would work. What made it even better was that I didn’t have to remove or…
Pi-hole is still the best free upgrade you can make to your home network
…Wi-Fi 7 , mesh networks , VLANs , and more are all things you'll probably be looking into to improve your home network. All of those things can be great, but the best…
My DIY router has been my DNS, VPN, and ad-blocker for a year, and I'd never use an ISP router again
…Likewise, if I have to access the Internet from a public Wi-Fi, my OPNsense exit node tunnels the traffic from my smartphone, MacBook, and tablet through my home network, effectively preventing…